Ethiopia
mobile numbers.

Ethiopia at a glance

Country code

+251

Mobile number length

9 digits after +251

Numbers available

35

Number type

Real mobile numbers

Capital

Addis Ababa

Local currency

ETB (Br) — you pay in USD

Time zone

UTC+3

Dialling out of Ethiopia

00 + country code

Region

Africa

Price

From $1.80/month — billed yearly at $21.60/year

Popular apps

WhatsApp, Instagram, Google and Telegram

What you get with your Ethiopia number

• Unlimited incoming SMS — every verification code and message, no cap
• 500 outgoing SMS every month
• 1,000 outgoing call minutes every month
• Unlimited incoming calls
• Keep the number for as long as you want — auto-renew keeps it yours
• Works with WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, Google & Instagram — guaranteed: free replacement or 100% refund within 7 days
• 7-day replacement guarantee — if the number doesn't work with WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram or Google, we replace it free or refund 100%; plus a no-questions-asked refund if you haven't used it for any call or SMS

A real Ethiopia mobile number that works everywhere

This isn't a look-alike code line: it's a +251 mobile number in exactly the format Ethiopia networks use for phones. So it's accepted by WhatsApp, Instagram, Google and Telegram, email and cloud accounts, online shops and the countless services that confirm you with a one-time code.

In Ethiopia, Telegram is especially popular — your number receives their codes and messages too. Every SMS lands in your dashboard inbox within seconds, and incoming calls ring straight through.

And we stand behind it with a 7-day replacement guarantee: if your number doesn't work with WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, Google or any app you need, we replace it free with a new number in the same country — or refund 100% if you prefer.

• Non-VoIP, real mobile line type — line-type checks see an ordinary SIM number, not a VoIP line
• Official country format with the right country code, prefix and digit count
• Unlimited incoming SMS and calls — codes arrive by text or through the “call me” option
• Private to you — never listed on public SMS sites, so it isn't flagged or rate-limited
• Yours for as long as you want — re-verification and account recovery keep working

Ethiopia number format

Ethiopia uses the country code +251. Mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code and are written locally like 091 123 4567.

You pick from 35 live Ethiopia numbers such as +251 XX 178 72XX. Two digits at the start and two at the end are shown as XX; they are assigned when your order is approved and the number is activated, so nobody else has seen your exact number.

How to call and text an Ethiopia number

Anyone can reach your Ethiopia number from anywhere. Here's how, using +251 XX 178 72XX as the example:

Ethiopia runs on UTC+3, so you'll know when calls and messages are likely to come in.

• From any mobile phone: dial +251 XX 178 72XX — the + works on every network.
• From the United States or Canada: dial 011 251 XX 178 72XX.
• From the UK, India, the EU and most other countries: dial 00 251 XX 178 72XX.
• From inside Ethiopia: dial 0XX 178 72XX.

Who uses an Ethiopia number

• Diaspora families and businesses keep a number in the country so relatives, customers and partners can call and message easily.
• NGOs, researchers and remote teams use a local number to stay reachable in the field.
• Ethiopian people living abroad who want to keep an Ethiopia number for family, bank verification codes and local services.
• Anyone moving to or visiting Ethiopia who needs a local number for landlords, rides and deliveries from day one.
• Companies entering the Ethiopia market that want a local presence without an office.
• Freelancers and side-projects that need their own +251 line without a second phone.

How to get an Ethiopia number

1. 01Open the Ethiopia list and pick a number — every one is a real +251 mobile number.
2. 02Choose your plan — the yearly plan is just $1.80 a month.
3. 03Pay in crypto — USDT or USDC on Tron, Polygon, BNB Chain, Base or Solana — or from your wallet balance. No card, no ETB conversion.
4. 04Activation creates the final digits and your number goes live in your dashboard for SMS and calls.

Crypto only, 100% private — even in Ethiopia

Unlike carriers and most number apps, SMSCreation never asks Ethiopian customers — or anyone — for ID or payment cards. Crypto in, number out, 100% private.

• No KYC — no ID, passport, selfie or proof of address, ever
• No real name required — sign up with an email and a password
• No card, no bank account — crypto only, so no payment details are linked to you
• No phone number needed to sign up
• 9 payment networks across Tron, Polygon, BNB Chain, Base and Solana
• No chargebacks, no card fees, no currency conversion

Pricing

Ethiopia numbers start at $1.80 a month on the yearly plan — the same as every other country, with everything above included. Prices are in US dollars, so there's no ETB (Br) exchange or card fee to think about.

Keep it as long as you want — risk-free for 7 days

There's no end date. Keep your number for a month or for years — it renews from your wallet, so it never lapses.

Try it without risk — 7-day replacement guarantee — if the number doesn't work with WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram or Google, we replace it free or refund 100%; plus a no-questions-asked refund if you haven't used it for any call or SMS. Request it within 7 days of activation for a full refund.